The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm

Destruction is easy. But creating something that lasts is a challenge.

It is arrogance to believe you can know all things. Perhaps you are right. But perhaps you are not.

I am not going to waste time on revenge when my energy is better spent toward rebuilding.

You can't say it's a fair way to determine right or wrong one day, and then say it's unfair the next because you don't like the outcome.

But it is the mark of a leader, to hold all possibilities, even the unpleasant—even the unthinkable.

My actions should depend on what I know, not what I suspect.

There are many paths open to us at all times, Jaina. As leaders of those who trust us, we owe it to them to examine every one.

He welcomed challenges; they kept him sharp, showed that he was approachable, and oftentimes made him explore avenues previously unthought-of.

This was how one should be welcomed home. With the happy cries of children and family, with the blessings of the natural world.

One of the things you'll learn, Anduin, is that sometimes you can't always do what you'd like to do. Or even do what you think is the right thing—at least not right away.

Air - the element of clarity of thought, of inspiration, insight, and fresh starts. He smiled a little, and as the scene began to fade, he let it go easily. Because he knew that with Air, there would always be something new to come, to challenge and inspire him.

To be my wisdom, as Air, my steadiness, as Earth …” He took a deep breath. “And my passion and my heart, as Fire and Water. And if you would have it so, I would be these things to you.” He felt her trembling in his embrace: she, Aggra, strong and courageous. She pulled back a little and laid her hand on his chest, her eyes searching his. “Go’el, as long as you have this great heart to lead—and to love—then know that I will go with you to the ends of any world and beyond.” He placed a hand on her cheek, green skin against brown, then leaned forward slowly to rest his forehead gently against hers.

Garrosh would learn that it was in how one fought, not where or when, that honor was born.